Saturday racing started with another race in the Celebrity Glass Pursuit. The winds were lighter than forecast, but freshened as the afternoon went on. Ethan was first to start in his Topper, and had several capsizes before, and during, the race diminishing his 8 min lead that he had on the GPs.… Read full article “He Who is Last…”
Bank Holiday Weekend
Monday
Monday’s forecast threatened to be wet and windy – would it be sailable? Despite heavy gusts passing through, the handicap and F15 fleet opted to give it a go and managed to get some good racing in. Steve/Ruth had a couple of capsizes before the start, one of which had them being towed to get their mast out of the mud, but they didn’t chance hoisting their kite during the race and they held sufficient lead to win their 3rd race and the August Trophy.… Read full article “Bank Holiday Weekend”
GP14 Worlds
Three boats from the club ventured to Looe in Cornwall to take parts in the GP14 Worlds. All three came away with fantastic results after eight races in challenging conditions. In a fleet of 127 boats, Phil Hodgkins, crewing in his parents’ boat with Adam Parry, finished 11th, Dave and Lynn Lawson 25th and Andy/Rob Smith 27th.… Read full article “GP14 Worlds”
Slow Sunday
The Lakeland triathlon was held from the club on Saturday with over 300 competitors.
Just as well they set off in phases!
On Sunday it was back to the usual sailing programme. The morning started off with fantastic sunshine, and a breeze came in from the south east but, unfortunately, it was not going to stay that way.… Read full article “Slow Sunday”
Bottoms Up
During this weekend’s GP Open there was a three way challenge between Alan/Sue, Alastair/Claire and Katharine/Glenys where the leading boat at the end of the Meeting would be bought a bottle of champagne by the others. Well, as tweeted on the day, Alan/Sue won and proudly collected their prize, and promptly shared it with the challengers to a rousing toast of “Bottoms up”
GP 14 Northern Bell/Border Bell Travellers
This weekend we hosted the above event.
The forecast was for some great winds, and hopefully only light showers, and that is what the fleet got. The various gusts passing over the lake, not only gave rise to some great planing conditions, but created shifty conditions on the beats.… Read full article “GP 14 Northern Bell/Border Bell Travellers”
Crews/Seniors Race 26 July
Light winds were the order of the day for this final evening race before Bass Week. Not many entrants, and even fewer finishers, but the results were very close when the handicaps were calculated with Ken Bell beating Jack Hardie by just 6 secs in the Crews race.… Read full article “Crews/Seniors Race 26 July”
Sad News
It is with sadness that we have learnt that long standing member Chris Denwood has tragically been killed in a motorcycle accident.
Chris joined the club with his family over 40 years ago and was an avid GP and Laser sailor in his time.… Read full article “Sad News”
Summer’s about to start?
A sunny afternoon with a freshening light breeze greeted sailors on Saturday for another championship weekend series. With Mike as OD, and his threat to start on time, no-one dared call his bluff and all were out on the water waiting for the warning signal!… Read full article “Summer’s about to start?”
Night Jar 19 July
A beautiful evening, though the winds were light, tempted out 13 boats this week for the last race in the main Night Jar series. Neil/Judith led the fleet with Rory 2nd and Eric 3rd, but when the personal handicaps were calculated, it was to be the GPs that took the first 4 positions, led by Kath/Glenys, with Alan/Sue 2nd maintaining their lead in the series.… Read full article “Night Jar 19 July”